Workers Compensation & Safety Consultant

About Them
We are partnering with a well-respected, mission-driven social services organisation to recruit a Workers Compensation & WHS Consultant for an initial 3 month contract.

This not-for-profit operates across multiple service streams including disability support, children and family services, and school-based counselling.
This role sits within a highly values-driven People & Culture function and you will be working as part of a collaborative team. 

The Role
 You’ll provide expert support on Workers Compensation and broader WHS activity, with a focus on:

• Managing and overseeing active workers compensation claims, including liaising with insurers, monitoring case progress, and supporting injured workers and managers.
• Advising on compliance with both state and federal workers compensation legislation.
• Providing practical support on WHS matters – including inspections, reporting, and risk assessments as required.
• Contributing insight to support the transition to a proposed new WHS structure – providing high-level advice to senior leadership and flagging any risk areas.

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end workers compensation claims, ideally in a human-centred or service-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of NSW workers compensation frameworks and ability to navigate both state and federal systems.
• Confidence in liaising with insurers, internal teams, and leadership stakeholders.
• A proactive, steady presence able to support and advise during a period of organisational change.
• Bonus if you bring any experience with WHS in community services, disability or health settings.

• Contract length: 3–4 months (with potential to extend)
• Start date: Ideally within the next 1–2 weeks
• Hours: Full-time preferred, flexibility available
• Work pattern: Hybrid – Innerwestffice 1–2 days/week, rest remote or across sites as needed.